Melanoma is a type of cancer that mainly starts in your skin but can begin at other sites too. There are several types of melanoma, each with its own specific features and outlook. Melanoma is cancer ...

Skin cancer on the face may appear as an atypical mole, a raised spot, a discolored area, or a dry, scaly patch of skin. The disease can occur on the face, head, and neck due to sun exposure or other ...

Melanocytes describe a specialized type of cell that generates a substance called melanin, a pigment responsible for skin and eye color. When several melanocytes cluster together, they form a benign, ...

The dysplastic nevus initially was described in the 1980s as a mole with increased risk of developing melanoma and requiring total removal. However, dermatopathologists now consider dysplastic nevi to ...

White spots on the skin are rarely a sign of skin cancer and may instead link to other conditions. However, it is important to carefully examine the color and other changes to a spot. White spots on ...

Medically reviewed by Casey Gallagher, MD Key Takeaways Moles are usually round with smooth edges and have one or two shades of color. Melanoma often has irregular shapes, uneven borders, and multiple ...